At Patio and Hearth Shop in Greenville, NC and Rocky Mount, NC, we believe that time spent outdoors is time well spent. That’s why we make it our mission to provide our customers with quality, affordable outdoor furniture and accessories. So, be sure to stop by and see us at our showroom in Greenville, NC.

With the warm weather and long days, now is a great time to enjoy a meal outdoors with your family and friends. Whether you’re cooking over the grill or the open fire of your fire pit, we have a few fun outdoor meal ideas for you. 

Sure, you’ve heard of cooking hot dogs and hamburgers on your grill, even veggies are a popular choice for grilling, but what about grilling your fruit? Fruits like peaches and pineapples are especially delicious with some smoke and char from the grill. Slice them up, throw them on the grill, and then top them off with some brown sugar or cool whip for a sweet, refreshing summer treat. 

Your fire pit is also a great and fun way to cook up some dinner. S’mores are always a popular choice, and you can’t go wrong with those, but why not cook your dinner over the open fire too? Did you know that you can make shrimp scampi over an open fire using tin foil?! Check out the easy and delicious recipe here. If you have a cast iron skillet, you can use it to make tasty nachos over your fire pit; you can top them with your favorite toppings and let everyone around the fire share and enjoy.

If you’re looking for outdoor furniture to enjoy those long summer nights, come to see us at Patio and Hearth in Greenville, NC.